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**A Landmark Reimagined ** *Italianate Residence, Circa 1878 - Portions Predating the Great Chicago Fire* Set within Lincoln Park's Mid-North Historic District - a Chicago Landmark district since 1977, known for its exceptional continuity of scale and craftsmanship - this residence is a rare study in architectural preservation. In 2017, it received the **Chicago Landmark Preservation Excellence Award**, recognition of a restoration led by Foster Dale Architects. Built in the 1880s, with portions predating the Great Chicago Fire, the home was once threatened with demolition. Its exterior has since been meticulously restored: a full-width front porch rebuilt from historical evidence, arched-top windows returned to their original configuration, and original cedar wood clapboard siding uncovered beneath decades of aluminum cladding and carefully repaired. Inside, **4,500 square feet** of living space offers an entirely different experience - open, light-filled, and designed for modern life. The home was reconverted from a two-flat to a single-family residence with a rear addition. Five bedrooms and three and a half baths are arranged across thoughtfully composed levels, including a writing studio with its own deck, a lower-level music room, bar and a walkout basement opening onto a private backyard. A rooftop deck off the primary suite adds a quiet retreat above the treetops. Sustainable systems bring modern comfort into the historic frame, including geothermal heating and cooling, high-performance insulation and air sealing, and salvaged materials incorporated throughout the build. A short walk from Lincoln Park public and private schools, some of the best restaurants in the city, excellent local groceries, Oz Park, the Zoo or the beach. A landmark home, honored for its preservation, and reimagined for the way you live today.

SPECIAL FINANCING OPPORTUNITY! Take advantage of BELOW-MARKET INTEREST RATES that may help make this home more affordable and reduce your monthly housing costs. Call for details! Welcome to one of North Naperville's most exceptional homes, where timeless elegance, award-winning design, and an unbeatable location come together. Situated in one of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods, this prime location is just a short walk to the Naperville Metra train station, vibrant downtown Naperville, award-winning restaurants, boutique shopping, parks, and everything that makes Naperville one of the nation's most desirable places to live. Proudly owned by the original owners, this stunning European-inspired Chateau-style residence was honored with the 2004 Community Choice Design Award and was featured on CBS Sunday Morning Show in 2004, a testament to its outstanding architecture, craftsmanship, and curb appeal. Built to impress and constructed with exceptional quality, this solid European stucco home offers over three finished levels of luxurious living. From the moment you step inside, you'll be captivated by the rich cherry hardwood floors, incredible millwork, soaring ceilings, and elegant finishes throughout. The main level was designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring a spectacular family room with a custom fireplace, formal living room with a second fireplace, elegant dining room, private sitting area, dedicated workspace, a spacious walk-in pantry, and an impressive butler's pantry with wine bar, perfect for entertaining. The chef-inspired kitchen is truly the heart of the home, complete with a premium Viking stove, stainless steel refrigerator and dishwasher, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, designer backsplash, and abundant prep space, ready for everything from family dinners to holiday gatherings. The second level features an incredible primary suite with vaulted ceilings, a luxurious spa-like ensuite bath offering dual vanities, a walk-in shower, and a large walk-in closet. Three additional spacious bedrooms, a dedicated home office, large laundry room with sink and folding area, and beautifully appointed bathroom complete this level. The finished third floor offers exceptional flexibility with a large bonus room currently used as a fitness studio, along with a full bathroom, making it ideal as a fifth bedroom, guest suite, private office, media room, or playroom. The full deep-pour basement is unfinished and offers endless possibilities for future expansion. Already plumbed for a full bathroom, it's ready for your custom finishing touches. Outside, you'll appreciate the professionally landscaped grounds, in-ground sprinkler system, brick paver patio, and detached two-car garage, all complementing the home's distinctive architecture and award-winning design. Homes of this caliber, in this location, rarely become available. If you've been waiting for an architecturally significant home with unmatched character, exceptional craftsmanship, award-winning design, and one of the very best locations in Naperville, your search ends here.